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Right now, I've got a Sony Vaio with an intel core 2 duo 3gb ram and a 250 gb hard drive...just bought it in July. Anyways, trying to get into mac and got an offer for a 13.3" black macbook with 2gb ram 80gb hard drive and 2.0ghz processor. The guy said he bought it 2 years ago and chose the 80gb hard drive because it spins at 7200 instead of a 250gb hard drive spinning at 5400. He offered me his macbook and possibly even a 500 gb external hard drive for my computer. I am a little hesitant for a few reasons...the small size of the hard drive (is it easy and cheap to upgrade?) and the age of the computer. I'm getting a 2 year old computer while trading away one under 6 months old...the other kicker is one of his usb ports don't work. I really want to get into mac and would like your guys' opinions on this please! I think I am getting a decent deal but like I said I am very new to this...Thanks!

Don't trade away your machine - that would be a ludicrous trade. If you really want to learn about Macs, find a cheaper one first just to get your feet wet. In that instance, keep your Vaio so that you have both.

I am all for getting into the Mac world and all, but doing it that way, well, you're doing it wrong. Keep your viao and throw a few bills at a used Mac Mini to get the feet wet. You'll then find out if you're won over enough to fork over the bucks to get a brand new, sexy Macbook with a warrantee on which everything works.

I would say that the MacBook...if it was in 100% working condition would be worth anywhere from $400-$650. This range is purposely wide because you never really know what one of these will sell for.

I bought one a couple months ago for $400...then sold it 1 month ago for $675.

BUT...this particular MacBook has some issues that I personally would not want to deal with unless I gave it a REALLY thorough "test drive"...AND if the price was VERY favorable...like $250-$300 bucks.

But I usually don't want to deal with someone else's problem...and so I would probably just skip this deal.

HTH,

- Nick

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alright, i think i'll pass on the deal then...does anyone know of anyone that would be willing to trade a macbook for my vaio? i tried to post it in the section for buy sell and trade but since im a new member i guess i do not have the authority to do so yet. i dont have the money to keep the vaio and buy a macbook so ill have to trade this either way. any help would be MUCH appreciated!

Honestly, you should just wait until you have the money. From the sounds of it, there is no pressing need to have a Mac over a PC (which there rarely is anyway). Wait until you have the money to try one. Better yet, spend some good time at an Apple Store if one is within a suitable distance to you. I'm sure you're anxious to try one but if you get too anxious, you're more likely to trade your Vaio for an inferior Mac and get ripped off.

got another offer...black macbook 2.16ghz 1 gb ram and 160 gb hd...claims he bought it in 2008 and everything works flawlessly...i would just upgrade the ram anyway but is this worth it? and how much would it cost to upgrade to 3 or 4 gigs